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Diploma in Crash Investigation, Enforcement & Operations
Practise safe scene management and consistent evidence collection, with clear limits on what the evidence can show.
Course overview
A 3-year diploma on crash investigation, traffic enforcement operations, road safety legislation, and enforcement management.
What the course covers
- Explain core concepts and standards for crash investigation enforcement operations.
- Use appropriate tools to diagnose risks and propose controls in crash investigation enforcement operations.
- Prepare implementation plans with roles, resources, timelines and monitoring indicators.
- Communicate findings professionally and defend assumptions under scrutiny.
Semester outline
| Semester | Planned period | Focus |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | January–June 2027 | Traffic Law and Road Safety Legislation |
| 2 | July–December 2027 | Crash Investigation Fundamentals |
| 3 | January–June 2028 | Advanced Investigation Methods and Evidence |
| 4 | July–December 2028 | Enforcement Operations Planning and Management |
| 5 | January–June 2029 | Crash Data and Intelligence Analysis |
| 6 | July–December 2029 | Operational Research Project and Attachment |
The outline provides 18 teaching weeks per semester. Teaching, assessment and attachment dates sit within these planned study windows and will be confirmed by ZTSI.
Project and attachment
The final stage includes an operational research project and attachment, bringing investigation, evidence, enforcement and intelligence work together.
Who should enquire?
Zambia Police officers; traffic officers; RTSA enforcement staff; Grade 12 leavers. ZTSI will confirm entry criteria and suitability for your role.
Duration and study periods
3 years across 6 semesters. The next intake starts in January 2027. Planned semester windows are January–June and July–December each year; the sequence for this cohort is shown above.
Learning combines taught sessions, case work and practical tasks. ZTSI will confirm teaching days, assessment dates, breaks and any field or placement arrangements before enrolment.
Entry and prior experience
Ask ZTSI to confirm the programme’s entry requirements and how your prior study and work experience may be considered.
Start with an enquiry. ZTSI confirms intake dates and delivery arrangements. Ask about the proposed award and its recognition. Expressing interest does not confirm admission or reserve a place.
Course fee
ZMW 29,000 standard fee per participant.
Ask ZTSI for an approved invoice, fee coverage and the payment schedule before booking. Institutional or group training is quoted separately.
Talk to ZTSI
Discuss this course with ZTSI.
Our team can explain the programme’s readiness, fee coverage, delivery arrangements and next steps.